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Pre-Masters Programme 2019-20 English Language and Study Skills (ELSS) Tutors QMUL Michele King

"The ELSS Pre-Masters Programme at QMUL serves as a bridge to postgraduate studies, enhancing English proficiency and academic skills. This supportive course includes lectures, tutorials, and independent study to prepare students for advanced academic success. Emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives and critical thinking, it aligns with QM Strategy 2030 goals, promoting collaboration and career skill development. Assessments focus on academic tools and conventions, with a portfolio and varied evaluations throughout the semesters. Regular attendance is crucial for engagement and progression. The program structure encourages multicultural awareness, promotes sustainability, and offers opportunities for independent research. Contact tutors promptly for absences or emergencies to stay on track for academic achievement."

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Pre-Masters Programme 2019-20 English Language and Study Skills (ELSS) Tutors QMUL Michele King

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  1. Pre-Masters Programme 2019-20 English Language and Study Skills (ELSS) Tutors QMUL • Michele King • James Crichton Bell • Chris Massell • Ebru Burcu

  2. F&E • Friday 20th September: • Numeracy test • 11:00 – 12:00 • Queens Building LG6 (check campus map on QM+) • Arrive early and bring a pencil & eraser • No calculators or smartwatches allowed and all personal belongings at the front of the classroom

  3. ELSS Structure: Reading & Writing 6 hours Lecture Comprehension & Study Skills (LCSS) 2 hours Academic language (Semester 1) 2 hours Independent study 14 hours Tutorials (individualised learning) (week 4 +)

  4. ELSS • Standalone course which supports you in understanding and applying • Academic tools and conventions links to pre-Masters courses, including the Research Module. • increases mastery of English to postgraduate level • smooths progression onto Master’s Programme at QMUL

  5. ELSS – not subject specific. QM Strategy 2030: • “Building opportunities for scholars from different disciplines to work together to address the major challenges facing society.” • Links prior knowledge to new ideas • cross-disciplinary perspectives i.e different ideas

  6. Queen Mary 2030 Research • https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Lblmvc6Ha9c

  7. UK HE: Critical Thinkers. • Analysis • Evaluation • Collaboration • Open-Mind • Problem-Solving • Creativity QM 2030 strategy: “When views collide, disciplines interact and perspectives intersect.”

  8. Application to the Real World – Career Skill development for professional life and relevant to society (QM strategy 2030) For example: • Communicating clearly and accurately • Understanding the value and importance of Teamwork • Recognising valid viewpoints • Summarising arguments • Evaluating ideas • Reflecting on prior knowledge

  9. ELSS - Opportunity to consider your social position within the university • Where you have come from – prior knowledge • Where you are going – plans

  10. Cycles of study. Semester 1. • Multiculturalism • Globalisation • Sustainability Initially, groups are provisional. Placements from week 4 + are based on performance in induction period. Increasing autonomy. Semester 2.

  11. ELSS 2019/2020-Assessments. Evidence of understanding/applying academic tools/conventions necessary for successful progression onto the QMUL Masters Programme. • Portfolio = 40% • Rest of assessments =60% Some assessments give you the opportunity to do independent research of specific topics within your own field of study

  12. Portfolio (40% overall): Semester 1: Reading and Writing Assessment_1 20% Semester 2: Extended Essay Final Draft 40% Semester 2: Timed Writing Assessment 20% Semester 2: Independent Language Study 20%

  13. Assessments 60% overall mark: Semester 1: Presentations 10% Semester 2: Seminar Skills 20% Semester 2: Reading and Writing assessment_2 30%

  14. QMUL We believe in Global Engagement at the heart of Queen Mary.

  15. PunctualityOver 15 minutes late = MARKED ABSENT • There is a positive relationshipbetween regular attendance and engagement and academic success • The school monitors attendance and engagement for the student's benefit through registers. • Consistent absenteeism indicates that a student is not engaging with the programme

  16. Absence • You may not be absent from the College during term time without the advance agreement of the Programme Convenor Jenny Brown. • If you are ill or cannot attend classes for any reason, you should email your relevant tutors. • If you have a longer-term illness, or an emergency, then you should contact Michèle by email michele.king@qmul.ac.uk or telephone 020 7882 2826/7222

  17. You will receive a timetable of classes for each semester. • Tutors may also announce details of changes in classes, days, times and locations. • QM+ and emails for announcements of class times, alterations in the timetable, and examinations and other tests.

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